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If you look up things to do in Guatemala, Chichicastenango Market will undoubtedly come up, as it’s one of the biggest and most beautiful markets in Central America. It has long been a trading post and place of value for the Mayan people and represents a sort of all-encompassing independence from the way they sell their goods to the way they practice a religion that was once punishable to the way that what truly is everyday and mundane for natives seems both requisite and monumental to outsiders.

Good Hotel is a former private mansion and sustainable property in central city Antigua that began as a charitable organization years ago and evolved into several properties in different countries. While I fell in love with the design of the property, I also knew I wanted to stay because I greatly appreciated that the chain invests in the local community in a number of ways.

As daunting as the idea of solo travel may seem, this post is your compass for crafting the perfect itinerary for your next adventure. Embarking on solo trips is an opportunity to explore the world on your own terms and make the most of the time you have.

In The Bahamas, a tour guide with a sense of humor may convince you to try something that looks and feels similar to a worm. In my case, the tour guide refused to tell me what I was trying and made me eat three before he even gave me a hint. Would you try conch pistols? They’re said to be an aphrodisiac, but I’m still deciding if the bragging rights were worth it.

River rafting on the Martha Brae is one of the most popular experiences that people flock to in Jamaica and for good reason. It’s relaxing, it’s a great photo opportunity, and it’s an opportunity to experience such a meaningful cultural marker.

There are many reasons a black woman might have interest in traveling solo, and I'd like to offer 10 of them here that might encourage you to book your first trip or to keep going if you've already started. Black women should travel solo because it encourages cultural appreciation, spontaneity, self discovery, confidence, and more.

If you’re looking for a location that is advanced and technologically up to date, then I wouldn’t recommend Cuba. If you’re looking for a place to really disconnect and immerse yourself in the culture, I would say Cuba fits the bill. There are some really specific things about Cuba I want to suggest to help you better plan and enjoy your trip.

The borders of Cuba have not consistently been open for political reasons and people have many mythical ideas about it being unsafe. As a solo female traveler, I can say that I had quite the rich, fulfilling, and safe experience in Cuba. I planned several activities over the course of a few days, so I’m sharing them here with you.

Nassau is a beautiful destination and, really, getting into anything is something. I had as great of a time watching the men scale fish at the port as I did cuddling pigs and parasailing over the beach. Here, I’m walking you through eight things I did on “the Islands of Song.”

I visited Caye Caulker in 2021 when many Covid restrictions were still very much in effect, so there were some experiences that I had planned and scheduled that I could not do, for example the plane ride over The Great Blue Hole and snorkeling. Having said that, I still made the most of my time with some very unique and spontaneous activities that, although relatively simple, were a lot of fun.